Legend of Zelda: Heroes Return

Chapter 12: Hail to the Queen, Baby!

As the battle had just started at Hyrule Castle, so too did the battle at Zant's fortress.

Lyn and Scott sat upon Epona, with Mel and Zeke on Felix, Eli, Midna and Navi all flew side by side.

Gerald flew beside them.

They had been moving quickly, and had just gotten to their destination.

The large fortress stood before them, with no remaining beasts guarding it.

Lyn, "so, this is where Zant lives?"

Mel, "definitely looks evil enough."

Scott, "he's all the way at the top."

Eli, "that'll be easy for me, Midna and Gerald to get to, but we'll have to carry you guys."

Gerald, "I got Scott and the pup."

Midna, "I'm strong enough to carry Lyn."

Eli, "then that leaves me with Mel."

Both her and Mel were blushing at that.

But just as quickly, the group got to work. Gerald grabbed Scott and Zeke, hoisting them on his back. Scott held the pup on his arms as his legs held on tightly.

Midna used her magic to lift Lyn into the air beside her, with Navi floating close by.

Epona and Felix could only watch as their masters got ready for the flight up.

Eli had Mel grab her around the waist, so her wings would be free.

And so, the small group started to fly upwards, remaining in the shadows as they made their way up slowly.

It was quiet.

Too quiet.

They couldn't spot a single beast there.

That sign was either really good, or really bad.

Depending on who you ask.

But regardless, they made their way up as slowly and as quietly as they could, until finally, they made it to the very top balcony. Everyone carefully entered, weapons drawn as they surveyed the dark throne room.

Scott, "it's quiet."

Gerald, "yes. It is. I usually find silence nice, but this is just…."

Lyn, "unnerving."

Gerald, "agreed."

Eli, "everyone just keep your eyes open. They could be anywhere."

Midna, "oh, I'm counting on it."

Silence reigned once more, as the group stood in the middle of the dark room.

And then, suddenly.

Slam!

The doors to the balcony closed!

This left everyone in pure darkness, save for Navi's natural light she gave off.

Everyone was huddled together, breathing slowly and quietly as they tried to search through the darkness.

And then, they heard a voice.

"Ah, so you've returned?"

Everyone gasped as they tried searching for the source of the voice.

"The Prince, the traitor, and, gasp! The Queen herself!"

Eli, "show yourself coward!"

"Oh, the little Rito girl wants to prove herself, hmm?"

Mel, "don't you disrespect her!"

"Aw, the little boy is in love with a glorified parrot. That's so sad…."

Lyn, "not as sad as your sex life."

"Big talk from a little girl."

Lyn, "says the guy with a glorified triangle over his head."

"It shows my power!"

Lyn, "over what? Your ability to repulse women in a single sentence?"

"Enough!"

Suddenly, the room was lit by dozens of candles, floating in the air.

Sitting upon the previously empty throne was Zant. And surrounding the group were dozens of Twilight creatures, snarling fiercely.

Zant, "you've fallen right into my trap."

Mel, "you can't trap justice. It's an ideal, a belief!"

Eli, "that's so corny."

Lyn, "let him have this."

Zant, "well, even the strongest justice can corrode over time."

Mel, "justice is a non corrosive metal."

Zant, "but it can easily melt when compared to the heat of revenge!"

Midna, "revenge is best served cold, dumbass!"

Zant, "but it can easily be reheated!"

Midna, "not against our cold, cruel justice!"

Navi, "ladies, ladies, all three of you, you're all pretty. Can we start now?"

Zant, "oh, of course. That is, if you can stand against all of this!?"

With a snap of his fingers, all of the beasts ran forward; snarling in anger as they attacked. Our Heroes each brought up their weapons, beginning to slice at the ferocious monsters that dare attack them. Gerald used his sharp nails like daggers as he swung at the beasts he was once allied with.

Eli and Mel were back to back as they fought, Mel's axe looping off the head of a Bokoblin as Eli shot arrow after arrow into countless Keese that flew close.

Lyn and Scott were side by side, using their blades, staining the ground with blood from these terrible beasts.

Navi was as quick as a flash, slashing at the faces of various beasts, blinding them enough for Midna to strike a killing blow.

Zeke stuck low to the ground, biting at the beasts legs, making it easier for the others to strike at the beasts. Zant simply sar upon his throne, grinning madly at the violent display in front of him.

Gerald had just crushed the head of a Tektite when he heard a feral voice from behind him.

"Traitor!"

Gerald turned to see a Moblin with sharp bones sticking out of every joint standing there; sharp bones protruding out of his hands like swords. His eyes were bloodshot as he pointed his blades at Gerald.

"You've betrayed us! Who do you think you are?!"

Gerald rose into the air, brandishing his knife like nails as daggers.

"My name…. Is Gerald!"

Gerald flew quickly, entering a battle of organic blades, sparks flying as the battle continued.

Lyn and Scott kept switching between the opponents around them, keeping them all on their toes.

Eli had risen into the air, her talons holding Mel by the shoulders as she flew him around, striking their enemies as she took the time to use her bow and arrows to strike every monster nearby.

As Navi helped her, Midna was inching her way closer and closer to Zant, much to his strange delight.

The beasts were only halfway taken care of, as the small group slowly thinned the numbers out.

Gerald was in a deadlock with the Moblin that called him traitor.

The Moblin, "what sort of half added reason do you have for abandoning your own kind you damned traitor!?"

Gerald, "that boy gave me something that none of you other creatures, or our masters, ever could!"

The Moblin, "and what's that!?"

Gerald, "a friend!"

Gerald broke the deadlock, and before the other Moblin could react, he sliced the Moblins neck in a fountain of blood!

Gerald caught his breath, as he suddenly noticed that the sound of fighting had all but stopped!

All around him, were the corpses of the other Twilight beasts. And the Twilight Heroes were all breathing heavily, covered in blood as they took in what had happened.

They had achieved victory, or at least part of it.

Zant was left with a grimace on his face as Midna floated before him, seething anger in their face.

Zant, "y'know, I like you better like this. So small, and cute. Like my own little pet!"

Midna, "shut up."

Zant, "oh, but why? Is my little pet hungry? Or thirsty?"

Midna, "shut. Up."

Zant, "or maybe, all you want, is some se-"

Midna, "SHUT THE HELL UP YOU ASSHOLE!"

Zant, "hm!?"

Midna, "you took my home. You took my title. You took my life! You took my real form!"

Zant stood up, brandishing a small curved blade.

Eli tried shooting an arrow at him, but he easily deflected it.

Lyn and Mel were about to run forward, but Gerald stopped them.

Gerald, "no. This has been a burden for Midna. Now, she must finish this."

Zant, "what are you going to do about it you little bitch~?"

Midna's eye was twitching like crazy, with nothing but pure hate in her eyes.

When suddenly, she snapped!

The hair from Midna's head rose up like a fiery hand, and grabbed Zant's face! The mab started screaming in pure agony as Midna began throwing him around like a ragdoll!

She threw Zant forward, letting Zant go, allowing Melt9 hit him in the chest with the butt end of his axe, sending him backwards to Midna. She threw him once more, towards Lyn and Scott, allowing them to slice at his chest, not enough to kill him, but send him towards Eli, who shot an arrow into his side, sending him staggering back, allowing Zeke to chomp on his leg. This allowed Gerald enough time to punch him back towards Midna, who continued her onslaught, flinging him around like a doll!

After a strange noise was made, Midna threw the man to the ground in front of Gerald.

Everyone witnessed as Mdina suddenly started glowing. Her form was changing. She grew larger, her form more curvy, and her features changing.

With one final flash of light, Midna was now in her original form.

She turned to Gerlad and Zant.

Midna, "Gerald, please grab Zant?"

Gerald, "yes Queen Midna!"

The Moblin gr babed the weakened man, as the Heroes all surrounded him.

Lyn, "so, are we gonna kill this bozo?"

Scott, "he's already bleeding out, and in a weakened state.

Mel, "please say yes! After all of these terrible things he's done!"

Eli, "let's tear him up!"

Navi, "well this just got dark."

Midna, "no, we should make it quick. We aren't monsters."

Lyn, "I guess you're right. It makes us better than him."

Zant, "p-please! Don't!"

Midna, "pathetic and weak as always. Same as when you were my advisor."

Mel, "so, sword stab is too slow, right?"

Scott, "and he's already bleeding out."

Midna, "break his neck. It's the quickest way."

Gerald, "yes M'lady."

With one final sickening crack, Gerald broke the man's neck with his bare hands.

With their help, Midna had reclaimed her throne. Once again, she was the Queen of the Twilight Realm!

Midna, "hail to the Queen baby."

And thus, it was over! Zant was dead, his body crumbling to the ground, and melting like a stain on the rug.

Lyn, "we…. We did it!"

Mel, "we actually did it!"

Eli, "we've saved Hyrule!"

Suddenly, the fortress began shaking, rumbling like thunder!

Gerald, "I suggest we start running!"

Gerald quickly grabbed Scott and Zeke as he started running. Eli did the same with Mel, as Lyn jumped into Midna's arms! Navi flew closely behind as the group jumped off of the balcony, flying as fast as they could towards the now agitated Epona and Felix as the fortress collapsed once again after so long.

And so, the heroes were moving as fast as they could towards Hyrule Castle. Their battle won.

They were now true heroes, like their parents before them!

….

Within a few hours, the group had entered the gates of Hyrule Castle, noting the knights piling up the bodies of the dead Twilight Beasts and a few knights who had perished. As they drew closer to the Castle, they heard the knights speak.

"Is that them?"

"They're back!"

They're alive!"

"How'd they do it?"

"Is that a Moblin with them?"

"Does it have wings?"

But All those voices were silenced by two voiced yelling.

"SCOTT!"

Followed by two other voices yelling.

"LYN! MEL!"

The three kids all lifted their heads up, seeing Zelda, Skull, Link and Malon all running towards them.

The others all stood by as the parents reunited with their children.

Link and Malon held Lyn and Mel tightly between the two of them.

Zelda and Scott were holding each other tightly, with Scott managing to pull Skull into the hug.

As Chuko and Jo-Ann saw the whole display, they looked at eachother.

Jo-Ann, "you wanna try tonight?"

Chuko, "gladly."

Shin was holding Aryll close.

Shin, "I can't wait for that to be us."

Aryll, "I couldn't agree more."

Link and Malon themselves were speaking to their children.

Malon, "how would you feel about a little sibling?"

Mel, "this whole battle just happened, and you're thinking of giving us a sibling?"

Link, "maybe?"

Lyn, "... maybe."

The family laughed as they entered a group hug once more.

Midna slowly approached the Queen of Hyrule as she lifted herself off of the ground.

Midna, "greetings your majesty. I am Queen Midna, rightful ruler of the Twilight Realm. And I was wondering if you would like to try and establish peace with our people?"

Zelda, "hello there I am Queen Zelda of Hyrule Castle. I'd be happy to start peaceful relations with your world."

The two Queens shook hands.

About to start a new era of peace between these two realms.

And thus, as all of the Heroes gathered together, the hard fought battle was finally over and done with….

Last chapter is on the way, as an epilogue for the story, showing everyone after a small time skip. Maybe a year, or a few months after all of this. I hope this chapter had more action.